Post-injection bruising is a fact of life. It can happen when the needle nicks one of the thousands of tiny blood vessels in our body, resulting in minor bleeding under the skin. Even if you visit the most talented and experienced injector in the world, you can still...
Microneedling has become synonymous with skin beautification. The treatment is an effective solution for smoothing mild acne scars, improving skin texture and for overall rejuvenation. But what if we told you there’s another treatment that produces all of the...
Skincare trends come and go. Many of them are quickly dismissed as nothing more than marketing hype. One recent beauty trend that’s here to stay, however, is Skin Cycling. It has earned a solid reputation in the hearts and minds of both medical professionals and those...
We believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to enhance their well-being and beauty without breaking the bank. This blog covers the five ways you can enjoy fantastic savings and unique perks at the Brockville Medispa. 1. Swan Beauty Bank Membership with Big...
If you have rosacea, you probably spend a considerable amount of time thinking about how to cover it up. Characterized by excessive redness, broken capillaries and flushing the face, rosacea affects about 3 million Canadians – according to the Canadian...
Not all facials are created equal. If you’re used to getting your facial at a day spa then more likely than not it’s not medical-grade. It can be very confusing because these treatments may use fancy buzzwords such as “anti-aging’ and “rejuvenating,’ but the truth is...
Bunny lines are those pesky wrinkles on the sides of your nose when you frown very deeply or scrunch your nose. Whether you get them is largely dependent on your facial anatomy. Some people are prone to bunny lines and some people are not. By the time you’ve noticed...
The benefits of exercise for our body are evident in many regards. Regular cardio and strength/resistance training helps our muscles stay strong and lean; it improves our heart health and cardiovascular function, and helps us keep excess weight off. Many people may...
Love them or hate them, wrinkles are a natural part of life and the aging process. Wrinkles tend to appear in our early-mid thirties, and are usually accompanied by other signs of aging such as sagging skin and age spots. Not All Wrinkles are Created Equal: Dynamic...
What do BOTOX©, Penicillin and Viagra have in common? They’re all popular and ubiquitous medications that were discovered quite by accident. The story of BOTOX© is perhaps the most fascinating one of them all because it revolutionized cosmetic medicine in ways we...
Many of us throw caution to the wind during the summer months when it comes to sun protection. That’s understandable. Canadian winters are long and at the first sign of warm weather, we’re out there enjoying the outdoors. Applying a full-spectrum sunscreen before...
“Put your best chin forward” may sound like a cliché but it’s more relevant than you may think. Other than your nose, your chin is the most prominent part of your face. This often-overlooked feature can convey a lot about your appearance, your state...